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Statement on Petition e-2451
RICHMOND, BC — MP Alice Wong sponsored electronic petition e-2451, on the topic of Birth Tourism. The petition was created by Karen Leung, of Richmond, British Columbia.
Alice Wong stated, “I am happy to represent those in Richmond and across Canada that wish to voice their concerns to Parliament in the form of a petition. The practice of birth tourism has received much attention over the past four years and this petition reflects concern the growing concerns of Canadians in urban centres as written by Ms. Leung.”
Alice Wong continued, “I have outlined my views in depth on Birth Tourism with my Open Letter on Birth Tourism. I firmly believe that Birth Tourism is in the federal jurisdiction to solve, and that I am in favour of birthright citizenship, but only to those that are born of Canadians or those that are permanent residents.”
About Sponsoring Petitions
According to the House of Commons Procedure and Practice by Robert Marleau and Camille Montpetit, the MP, whose role it is to make the presentation on behalf of the petitioners, is not required to be in agreement with the content of any petition he or she may choose to present, and no such inference is to be drawn.
MP Alice Wong’s current policy is to present petitions produced by constituents from Richmond or a related opposition portfolio.
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